At a Glance
Median Income
$153,821
$96,381 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
83.9%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
9.7% smoking rate
How Daufuskie Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Daufuskie Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Daufuskie Island a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Daufuskie Island residents earn a median household income of $153,821 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,381. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,748 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Education
83.9% of adults in Daufuskie Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(149% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Daufuskie Island has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population636
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans44.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$153,821
Per Capita$96,381
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$493,409
Housing Units734
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.9%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Daufuskie Island was built in 2003.
58.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.